The 96th Academy Awards ceremony, honoring the best films of 2023, already took place on March 10, 2024. Here's a quick recap:
**Big Winner:**
* **Oppenheimer:** This biographical historical drama directed by Christopher Nolan dominated the night, winning seven Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Cillian Murphy's portrayal of J. Robert Oppenheimer.
**Other Awards:**
* **Best Actress:** Emma Stone won her second Oscar for her performance in "Poor Things."
* **Animated Feature:** "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" swung away with the award for Best Animated Feature.
* **Complete List:** You can find a full list of the winners and nominees on the official Oscars website [https://www.oscars.org/oscars](https://www.oscars.org/oscars) or on Wikipedia [https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/96th_Academy_Awards](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/96th_Academy_Awards).
**Cultural Phenomenon:**
There was a lot of buzz surrounding the cultural phenomenon of "Barbenheimer," which refers to the combined critical and commercial success of both "Barbie," a live-action comedy directed by Greta Gerwig, and "Oppenheimer." These two films, produced by the same studio, competed against each other in several categories, including Best Picture.
**Looking Ahead:**
While the 2024 ceremony has concluded, award season isn't quite over. Keep an eye out for upcoming events like the BAFTAs or the Independent Spirit Awards to see which films continue to garner recognition.
